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DIU and U.S. Navy select Anduril's Dive‑XL for CAMP to close long‑range undersea payload gap

The Defense Innovation Unit and U.S. Navy selected Anduril Industries' Dive‑XL to join the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform (CAMP) project, advancing extra‑large autonomous underwater vehicle capability to carry larger payloads over extended ranges after Anduril completed the longest‑ever XL‑AUV demonstration.

2026-03-12T14:38:12.639326-07:00

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Verticon 2026: Atlanta rotorcraft show draws 12,852; Airbus, Bell and Leonardo log 26 helicopter orders amid hands‑on tech demos

2026-03-12T12:38:54.760020-07:00

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Leonardo to demonstrate M-346 commanding two Baykar uncrewed fighters by mid‑year

2026-03-12T08:18:19.143028-07:00

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REGENT launches 2026 sea‑trial campaign for Viceroy Seaglider, continues Squire drone testing

2026-03-12T01:04:50.732710-07:00

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DIU and U.S. Navy select Anduril's Dive‑XL for CAMP to close long‑range undersea payload gap The Defense Innovation Unit and U.S. Navy selected Anduril Industries' Dive‑XL to join the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform (CAMP) project, advancing extra‑large autonomous underwater vehicle capability to carry larger payloads over extended ranges after Anduril completed the longest‑ever XL‑AUV demonstration.

2026-03-12T14:38:12.639326-07:00

DIU and U.S. Navy select Anduril's Dive‑XL for CAMP to close long‑range undersea payload gap

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Verticon 2026: Atlanta rotorcraft show draws 12,852; Airbus, Bell and Leonardo log 26 helicopter orders amid hands‑on tech demos Verticon 2026 in Atlanta drew 12,852 attendees and saw Airbus, Bell and Leonardo record 26 helicopter orders, while a hands‑on show floor — including an indoor drone cage — showcased mission systems such as FlySight's OPENSIGHT console. Aviation Specialties Unlimited presented OWL awards to early E3 adopters.

2026-03-12T12:38:54.760020-07:00

Verticon 2026: Atlanta rotorcraft show draws 12,852; Airbus, Bell and Leonardo log 26 helicopter orders amid hands‑on tech demos

FlightGlobal

Leonardo to demonstrate M-346 commanding two Baykar uncrewed fighters by mid‑year Leonardo will perform a mid‑year demonstration flight that pairs its M‑346 trainer as a command platform with two Baykar uncrewed fighters, marking the company’s first live test of manned–unmanned collaborative combat tactics and command‑and‑control integration in an operational flight environment.

2026-03-12T08:18:19.143028-07:00

Leonardo to demonstrate M-346 commanding two Baykar uncrewed fighters by mid‑year

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UAV Navigation and Grupo Oesía partner to develop hidden-threat detection for unmanned systems UAV Navigation and Grupo Oesía are collaborating to develop hidden-threat detection capabilities for unmanned systems, aiming to protect and preserve human lives through technological innovation. The programme targets real‑time detection of concealed hazards to improve UAS operational safety, threat awareness and survivability in contested or complex environments.

2026-03-12T05:54:02.453887-07:00

UAV Navigation and Grupo Oesía partner to develop hidden-threat detection for unmanned systems

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UAV Navigation and Grupo Oesía develop hidden‑threat detection for unmanned systems

2026-03-12T05:54:02.453887-07:00

UAV Navigation and Grupo Oesía

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REGENT launches 2026 sea‑trial campaign for Viceroy Seaglider, continues Squire drone testing REGENT has launched its 2026 test campaign, commencing sea trials of the Viceroy Seaglider prototype while continuing evaluations of the autonomous Squire Seaglider drone. The trials aim to validate maritime performance and mature systems as the company pursues both commercial and defense applications.

2026-03-12T01:04:50.732710-07:00

REGENT launches 2026 sea‑trial campaign for Viceroy Seaglider, continues Squire drone testing

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AIRMO raises €5M seed to build methane‑monitoring smallsat; targets 2027 launch and expands airborne services Berlin/Luxembourg SpaceTech startup AIRMO closed a €5 million seed round to build a space‑ and airborne greenhouse‑gas monitoring system centred on a proprietary methane sensor. The funds will back its first methane‑monitoring smallsat aimed for launch in 2027 and expanded drone and aircraft surveillance, including Middle East operations.

2026-03-11T23:09:10.046453-07:00

AIRMO raises €5M seed to build methane‑monitoring smallsat; targets 2027 launch and expands airborne services

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SYOS SA200 autonomous heavy‑lift helicopter completes maritime moving‑platform trials, cleared for serial production SYOS Aerospace's SA200 uncrewed heavy‑lift helicopter, powered by the AAIMS autonomy stack, has completed five‑year development and endurance trials including fully autonomous moving‑platform take‑offs and landings. The company says the milestone clears the SA200 for serial production and positions it for maritime and expeditionary missions with a leading cost-to-capability ratio.

2026-03-11T05:20:19.692217-07:00

SYOS SA200 autonomous heavy‑lift helicopter completes maritime moving‑platform trials, cleared for serial production

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DIU and U.S. Navy select Anduril's Dive‑XL for CAMP to close long‑range undersea payload gap

Verticon 2026: Atlanta rotorcraft show draws 12,852; Airbus, Bell and Leonardo log 26 helicopter orders amid hands‑on tech demos

Leonardo to demonstrate M-346 commanding two Baykar uncrewed fighters by mid‑year

REGENT launches 2026 sea‑trial campaign for Viceroy Seaglider, continues Squire drone testing

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